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Constantly asking the to turn on features I do not want

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‎05-20-2019 04:55

‎05-20-2019 04:55

How do I get Fit Bit to stop the harassing, repeated pop ups asking me to turn on GPS? I DON’T want to turn it on. I don’t want FitBit to know where I am. Similarly, I don’t want to leave the App open. How can I stop this annoying practice - making repeated noises to tell me to turn it on. I would have if I wanted it on. 

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‎05-20-2019 06:05

‎05-20-2019 06:05

I wonder if part of this is that the fitbit android app requires location services to be enabled in order to sync. This is a requirement introduced by google with android 6. See the following help file for more info: https://help.fitbit.com/articles/en_US/Help_article/2134/

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‎05-20-2019 11:41 - last edited on ‎05-21-2019 04:15 by Fitbit Moderator

In response to SteveH

‎05-20-2019 11:41 - last edited on ‎05-21-2019 04:15 by Fitbit Moderator

Thank you, SteveH. I guess I should have said I have Apple. I am so annoyed I think I will switch to the Apple phone and dump Fit Bit. At least with Apple, they will help me at the Apple store

 


Moderator edit: removed personal information

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‎07-08-2020 18:07

‎07-08-2020 18:07

I agree completely.  Please quit asking to turn on GPS.  I don't want tracking.  I don't want to drain the battery.  I replied "NO THANKS": I meant quit asking FOREVER.  If for some strange reason I decide to turn it on, I'll look for an option in preference.  Just quit asking!!!!!

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